Catarina Guimarães (born February 19, 2004) is an American Paralympic athlete who competes in international track and field competitions. She is a double Parapan American Games bronze medalist.[1][2][3]

Catarina Guimarães
Personal information
Born (2004-02-19) February 19, 2004 (age 20)
Height1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityCerebral palsy
Disability classT38
Event(s)100 metres
200 metres
400 metres
Long jump
ClubNew Jersey Navigators
Coached byJohn Guimaraes
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  United States
Parapan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima 400m T38
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima Long jump T36/37/38
Taking a break during a workout for the 2021 Desert Challenge Games, Catarina Guimaraes sitting in the sun

As well as athletics training, Guimarães is the author of Death Garden fiction book series.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Catarina Guimaraes – Team USA". August 25, 2022. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "Catarina Guimaraes – IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. August 25, 2022. Archived from the original on August 25, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  3. ^ "Cranford's Catarina Guimaraes Set to Make History Twice in One Year". Tap into Cranford. April 29, 2022.
  4. ^ "Catarina Guimaraes – Personal Website". Catarina Guimaraes. August 25, 2022.